Motorcycle trip

Turkey

Vintage Rides motorcycle trips in Turkey are offered at €1,990/rider (7 days) or €2,890/rider (9 days), depending on the level of commitment you are looking for.

• The Treasures of Anatolia (7 days, Discovery ride): €1,990/rider, €1,640/passenger.
• Cappadocia: Exploration Between Earth and Sky (9 days, Adventure raid): €2,890/rider, €2,390/passenger.

What the price includes:

• A Royal Enfield motorcycle and spare parts
• Petrol, car parks and tolls
• Third-party motorcycle insurance
• Airport–hotel–airport transfers
• A French- and English-speaking motorcycle guide
• A local team (mechanic, support vehicle driver)
• A support and luggage vehicle
• Standard accommodation in twin or double rooms
• Full board (water, tea and coffee included)
• Entry fees for sites included in the itinerary (Hierapolis, Myra, Patara, etc. on the Anatolia route)
• 24/7 telephone assistance from France

What the price does not include:

• International flights and visa fees
• International driving licence, if required
• Medical expenses insurance and repatriation assistance (compulsory)
• Legal protection insurance and cancellation insurance (strongly recommended)
• A €600 deposit per motorcycle
• Drinks, tips, souvenirs and personal expenses
• Registration fee (€35)

The two routes have very different profiles:

• The Treasures of Anatolia: Accessible level. The route is almost entirely surfaced (1,100 km), with a single easy, rolling off-road section of around 10 km – less than 1% off-road. You simply need to be comfortable on a motorcycle and not put off by a bumpy road at 40 km/h in places.
• Cappadocia: Exploration Between Earth and Sky: Intermediate level. Over 1,500 km in total, there is around 260 km of off-road riding, nearly 20% of the route, spread over several days (up to 58 km of track in a single stage). This raid involves daily riding stages of 5 to 6 hours and requires good physical fitness.

Vintage Rides has chosen the Royal Enfield, a mid-capacity motorcycle that is simple, robust and endearing, suited to both road and off-road sections. It is this versatility that allows us to offer varied itineraries, from the most accessible to the most demanding, while keeping a consistent riding experience for the group.

Our Turkey tours use the Royal Enfield Himalayan 411, the brand’s adventure motorcycle, chosen for its versatility: it is just as comfortable on the long coastal and mountain roads of the Anatolia route as on the more technical off-road sections of the Cappadocia raid.

The basic requirement is the same for all our tours: you must hold a motorcycle licence and be a regular rider, comfortable riding on the road. Beyond this common baseline, the required level then varies according to the chosen route. Our motorcycle tours in Turkey are divided into two levels:

• Accessible: The Treasures of Anatolia: a regular rider, comfortable on the road, can take part without any off-road experience.
• Intermediate: Cappadocia: Exploration Between Earth and Sky: this raid is reserved for experienced riders, requiring good physical fitness to cope with daily riding stages of 5 to 6 hours and frequent off-road sections.

Not sure about your level? We recommend taking a riding course before you leave: the perfect opportunity to brush up on off-road riding basics, get used to the size of a Royal Enfield, and set off on your next adventure with confidence.

The two routes offer deliberately different experiences, and there is no universal answer, it all depends on what you are looking for.

What the two itineraries have in common: immersion in Turkish culture, with ancient sites, spectacular landscapes and local hospitality.

• For a gentle first discovery: The Treasures of Anatolia. This route runs along the Mediterranean between Antalya, Kaş and Pamukkale, with an almost entirely road-based programme and a strong cultural dimension (Hierapolis, Myra, Aphrodisias, Lake Salda). Ideal for discovering Turkey by motorcycle without any technical challenge.
• For lovers of spectacular landscapes and a challenge: Cappadocia: Exploration Between Earth and Sky. A more demanding raid through the fairy chimneys of Cappadocia, the Anti-Taurus mountains, and the Karanlık canyon with its rock-cut tunnels. More physically demanding, but with even wilder panoramas.

In short: it is hard to say objectively which is “the most beautiful”, it is above all a question of level and desire. Culture and gentleness for one, spectacular landscapes and a sporting challenge for the other.